Simple Bundles alternative, free with no order cap
Merchants search for a Simple Bundles alternative for two reasons: the free plan caps at 3 bundles and 50 orders a month, and the app is centred on fixed kits rather than bundles the shopper builds. Elite Bundle Builder is free with no caps and is built for shopper-built bundles. The comparison below uses Simple Bundles' App Store listing as listed on 18 Sep 2026. Check it before deciding, since plans change.
Who each app is built for
Simple Bundles & Kits is built for inventory accuracy: kits and bundles that sync stock across components, work with 3PLs and keep fulfilment right. Its plans run free (3 bundles, 50 orders a month), then $14, $39 and $149 a month. If your pain is warehouse and fulfilment accuracy on fixed kits, that is its focus.
Elite Bundle Builder is built for the storefront side: build your own bundles with steps and tiered checkout discounts, and multi-option bundles where the shopper picks a variant per item. Inventory is tracked on the real products and the cart shows one bundle line, but the app's depth is in the shopper experience, the design editor and the SDK. One free plan.
Side by side
| Simple Bundles & Kits | Elite Bundle Builder | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free (3 bundles, 50 orders/mo), then $14, $39, $149/mo (as listed 18 Sep 2026) | Free, all features, unlimited bundles and orders, no trial, no card |
| Bundle types | Fixed kits and bundles with inventory sync | Build your own bundle (steps) and multi-option bundle (variant per item) |
| Where discounts run | See listing | At checkout through Shopify Functions, no codes; tiers by item count or order total |
| Design control | See listing | Per bundle: templates, banner, cards, variant pickers, steps, cart, discount display, branding; store-wide custom CSS |
| Custom data on cards | Not listed | Product metafields as badge, price line or text block |
| Developer SDK | Not listed | window.eliteBundle.sdk plus six storefront events |
| Support | See listing | In-app chat, about 10 minutes during IST business hours, one business day at most |
"See listing" means the App Store page did not give us a fact we could quote.
When to pick Simple Bundles
- You sell pre-curated fixed kits and need component inventory synced for a warehouse or 3PL. Elite Bundle Builder does not offer pre-curated fixed bundles yet.
- You need subscription bundles, which are not available in Elite Bundle Builder yet.
- Fulfilment accuracy is the problem you are solving, not the bundle page.
When to pick Elite Bundle Builder
- You want shoppers to pick the items: gift boxes, snack boxes, routines, sample packs.
- You have outgrown 3 bundles or 50 orders a month and do not want a monthly fee. The pricing page shows what free covers.
- You want the bundle page to match your theme, with per-bundle design and a live preview.
- You want tiered discounts applied at checkout without codes.
- You want metafields (calories, tags, care notes) on the product cards, or an SDK for a custom UI.
[image: A build your own bundle page with a progress discount bar next to a plain fixed kit listing]
Moving from Simple Bundles
Rebuild each bundle in the editor and keep it unlisted while you test checkout on your live theme. The build your own bundle docs walk through steps, rules and tiers. Retire the old bundle once the new one is active so two apps are not discounting the same items.
Frequently asked questions
Does Elite Bundle Builder track inventory?
Inventory is tracked on the real products in Shopify. The bundle is one cart line, and each picked item draws from its own stock. It does not create synthetic component stock or sync to a 3PL.
Is there an order limit on the free plan?
No. There is one plan, it is free, and there is no bundle, order or revenue cap. The features page lists everything included.
Can I have both apps installed while I switch?
Yes. Test in Elite Bundle Builder with bundles unlisted, then switch the live bundles over. More on the FAQ.